Jahri Evans released

hagan714 · 02-09-2016, 09:26 AM

cap savings
Jahri Evans
2016 $3,100,000
2017 $6,000,000

David Hawthorne
2016 $2,250,000

Ramon Humber
2016 $901,000

Seantavius Jones
2016 $600,000

about 6.8 mill cap savings

Lets see what we got
Tim Lelito
Mike McGlynn
Senio Kelemete

Let me look at this in a different way
Senio Kelemete
Mike McGlynn
Tim Lelito

Nope still do not see two quality starters at the nfl level, especially in our division. Biggest issue we before the off season was a need at OG and thats before Evens was cut. Litto to date is not the answer. He still has not figured out how to work in the phone booth at the pro level. Stunts still eat this kid alive. His reaction time is average at best. We need some divine inspiration for him because so far coaching has not worked.

If this is what the saints are actually thinking that two starters or even one starter can be had from these three. then plug a hole or holes in the draft they are nuts. oG are not the greatest this year as far as step in and start from day one.

Trade Drew to Houston now. Pick 22 a second and do not get Drew killed

Crusader · 02-09-2016, 09:47 AM

Even JJ Watt made fun of him.

I don't know how you missed it but that happened to most of OTs that Watt faced, it is kinda his thing you know.
Strief was an above average RT this year and the main reason people give him crap is because they don't what the heck they are talking about. Did he have bad plays? Sure but you don't expect any other player to be perfect every play. Most of the problems on the right side happened when Kelemete played RG and got beaten like a drum. You also had plays when the DE was the TEs responsibility on the right side and Brees got sacked, but hey, right side so it just has to be Striefs fault right?

I believe he will get beat out by Peat if Peat works his butt off this offseason but I really hope we'll keep him around because it would provide great depth.

voodooido · 02-09-2016, 09:47 AM

This is a start. 7 million in savings gives us 2 solid starters. Resign Tim Lelito and Senio Kelemete and let them fight it out for RG. Then, sign JR Sweezy to play left guard. You could get all 3 guards for under the 7 million.

*Edit* Nevermind, just saw after the releasing of these 3 we only have $1,838,494 in cap room.

voodooido · 02-09-2016, 10:07 AM

Ellerbe (5.9 million freed up) and Colston (3.2 million freed up) should be gone next. Morestead (3.25 million) may also be a cap casuality.

lumm0x · 02-09-2016, 10:27 AM

Jahri is on our line of fame. He's been a great Saint. We will miss you and look for you when we honor you down the road.

NonieT · 02-09-2016, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

*Edit* Nevermind, just saw after the releasing of these 3 we only have $1,838,494 in cap room.

At least we have that.

Originally Posted by voodooido

Ellerbe (5.9 million freed up) and Colston (3.2 million freed up) should be gone next. Morestead (3.25 million) may also be a cap casuality.

Unless you are gonna start punting for the Saints, Morstead isn't going anywhere.

hagan714 · 02-09-2016, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by NonieT

Unless you are gonna start punting for the Saints, Morstead isn't going anywhere.

This is a very good year for punters and kickers in the draft so taking recent injuries into account it is very possible.

Then again looking at the OG situation as it stands booming punts may be more important than ever.

voodooido · 02-09-2016, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by NonieT

At least we have that.

Unless you are gonna start punting for the Saints, Morstead isn't going anywhere.

A punter has never been worth 4.6 million a year. Crap, give me a solid UFA for 1 million and save me the 2.2 million. We are hurting to bad to spend 4.6 million on a punter. Not sure if your Morstead or just trolling.

jeanpierre · 02-09-2016, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Tim Lelito is way better at RG than LG so I'd expect him to fill that hole. Now we just need to find a LG this offseason.

Really wish we had signed Cincinnati's LG Chris Boling last season instead of Brandon Browner...

We would have had a real, special offensive line going into this past (2015) season...

K Major · 02-09-2016, 11:27 AM

Folks,

Take off the fan hat and put on your GM hat for a second ... the savings it would reap wouldn't even pay for a below average tackle, or a serviceable starter. Even as a backup, there is value in Strief.

I'd be very surprised if he is cut.

02-09-2016, 09:26 AM	#31
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Jahri Evans released cap savings Jahri Evans 2016 $3,100,000 2017 $6,000,000 David Hawthorne 2016 $2,250,000 Ramon Humber 2016 $901,000 Seantavius Jones 2016 $600,000 about 6.8 mill cap savings Lets see what we got Tim Lelito Mike McGlynn Senio Kelemete Let me look at this in a different way Senio Kelemete Mike McGlynn Tim Lelito Nope still do not see two quality starters at the nfl level, especially in our division. Biggest issue we before the off season was a need at OG and thats before Evens was cut. Litto to date is not the answer. He still has not figured out how to work in the phone booth at the pro level. Stunts still eat this kid alive. His reaction time is average at best. We need some divine inspiration for him because so far coaching has not worked. If this is what the saints are actually thinking that two starters or even one starter can be had from these three. then plug a hole or holes in the draft they are nuts. oG are not the greatest this year as far as step in and start from day one. Trade Drew to Houston now. Pick 22 a second and do not get Drew killed
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02-09-2016, 09:47 AM	#32
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Jahri Evans released Even JJ Watt made fun of him. I don't know how you missed it but that happened to most of OTs that Watt faced, it is kinda his thing you know. Strief was an above average RT this year and the main reason people give him crap is because they don't what the heck they are talking about. Did he have bad plays? Sure but you don't expect any other player to be perfect every play. Most of the problems on the right side happened when Kelemete played RG and got beaten like a drum. You also had plays when the DE was the TEs responsibility on the right side and Brees got sacked, but hey, right side so it just has to be Striefs fault right? I believe he will get beat out by Peat if Peat works his butt off this offseason but I really hope we'll keep him around because it would provide great depth. SloMotion likes this.
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02-09-2016, 09:47 AM	#33
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Jahri Evans released This is a start. 7 million in savings gives us 2 solid starters. Resign Tim Lelito and Senio Kelemete and let them fight it out for RG. Then, sign JR Sweezy to play left guard. You could get all 3 guards for under the 7 million. Edit Nevermind, just saw after the releasing of these 3 we only have $1,838,494 in cap room. hagan714 likes this.
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02-09-2016, 10:07 AM	#34
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Jahri Evans released Ellerbe (5.9 million freed up) and Colston (3.2 million freed up) should be gone next. Morestead (3.25 million) may also be a cap casuality.
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02-09-2016, 10:27 AM	#35
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Jahri Evans released Jahri is on our line of fame. He's been a great Saint. We will miss you and look for you when we honor you down the road.

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02-09-2016, 10:48 AM	#36
NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Jahri Evans released Originally Posted by voodooido Edit Nevermind, just saw after the releasing of these 3 we only have $1,838,494 in cap room. At least we have that. Originally Posted by voodooido Ellerbe (5.9 million freed up) and Colston (3.2 million freed up) should be gone next. Morestead (3.25 million) may also be a cap casuality. Unless you are gonna start punting for the Saints, Morstead isn't going anywhere.
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02-09-2016, 11:00 AM	#37
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Jahri Evans released Originally Posted by NonieT Unless you are gonna start punting for the Saints, Morstead isn't going anywhere. This is a very good year for punters and kickers in the draft so taking recent injuries into account it is very possible. Then again looking at the OG situation as it stands booming punts may be more important than ever.

02-09-2016, 11:01 AM	#39
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Jahri Evans released Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Tim Lelito is way better at RG than LG so I'd expect him to fill that hole. Now we just need to find a LG this offseason. Really wish we had signed Cincinnati's LG Chris Boling last season instead of Brandon Browner... We would have had a real, special offensive line going into this past (2015) season...

02-09-2016, 11:27 AM	#40
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jahri Evans released Folks, Take off the fan hat and put on your GM hat for a second ... the savings it would reap wouldn't even pay for a below average tackle, or a serviceable starter. Even as a backup, there is value in Strief. I'd be very surprised if he is cut. Crusader likes this.